Sermons on Wild At Heart:

"Riches To Rags To Riches: The Story Of Christmas”

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon reminding us of how Jesus became poor that we might become rich.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 14, 2003 “Riches to Rags to Riches: the story of Christmas” [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] According to the Atlanta Journal "The Ten Commandments contain 297 words. The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address contains ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Genealogy Of Jesus

Contributed by Farinu Ademola on Dec 4, 2006

Jesus came through an imperfect people and that is a big hope for us to see that we have a savior who identifies with us.

The Genealogy of Jesus (The Savior who identifies with us) Mat. 1:1-17 – “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Truth About The Gospel Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 18, 2006

Expository intro to Colossians with a strong focus on God’s grace.

Intro: “The seductive allure of the counterfeit has confounded men throughout the ages. Homer, in his mythological tale The Odyssey personified the perils of deception in the story of the Sirens – mythological ½ women, ½ bird creatures who lived on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps Of A Good Man Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Final Part

THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN (ESTHER 8-10) Do you know the safest cities to live? SustainLane, a San Francisco research group, used primary research as well as information from Risk Management Solutions to determine what cities are less vulnerable to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing Your Skills Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2006

This is the fourth purpose in 40 Days of Purpose. Using the survivor theme I look at sprititual gifts

So what will you bring to the party? Could you build a hut? Spear a fish? Or start a fire? Each of the contestants on survivor brings their unique skill set to their tribe. Whether it be Cai Boi being able to light a fire with flint and tinder or Adam catching an octopus, or did the octopus catch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Watching Wisdom Works Wonders

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 14, 2007

If we could have one perfect Dad on Father’s Day and the rest of the year, whom would we choose? While the answers may be varied and many, I would choose Joseph of the New Testatment, to be the all time winner of the "Father of all Times."

MATTHEW 1:19-25 WATCHING WISDOM WORKS WONDERS I. REVERENCE: * A. Reflection. B. Rectitude. C. Regularity. II. REALITY: ** A. Resignation. B. Responsibility. C. Relationships. III. RELIABILITY: *** A. Resilience. B. Resourceful. C. Resolve. Although Joseph was the earthly father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

I Don't Believe He Brought Me This Far To Leave Me"

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon gives us the blessed assurance that the steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord and He will never led us astray nor forsake us.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder "I DON’T BELIEVE HE BROUGHT ME THIS FAR TO LEAVE ME." Psalms 37:23-28 [23] The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. [24] Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samaritans And Other Sinners

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 17, 2007

A look at how Jesus treats sinners.

Eastern European Jews in the early 1900s had a very ordered society that was not so different from the Jewish culture of Jesus’ day. Their attitudes toward women were very similar. For them, the world of sacred and scholarly learning belonged only to men. In the movie Yentl, a young, unmarried ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

When Circumstances Confuse Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007

Joy Stealers are the tools Satan uses to rob us of our joy in serving the cause of Christ.To help us defeat the joy stealers of this life, Paul wrote the book of Philippians. Paul knew there would be times we could not be happy, but in Christ, we could al

Introduction: This past weekend, our family celebrated Kathy’s parents 50th wedding anniversary. We spent all day Friday decorating the church in preparation for the big night. Kathy had planned the celebration to be a big surprise, and sure enough, her parents were surprised as 75 of their friends ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never A Boring Day Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2007

In heaven, enjoyment will be the task of every day.

NEVER A BORING DAY I Corinthians 2.9 S: Heaven C: Heaven will not be boring! Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: ENJOYMENT WILL BE THE TASK OF EVERY DAY IN HEAVEN. ?: What? What will we be doing? KW: Pursuits TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four pursuits that will bring enjoyment to our life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

24.2 Happy Is . . . Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 18, 2007

Jesus thoughts on happiness were a little different then ours. This sermon is reworked from a previous message.

Happy Is If you were to take a survey of people in 38 different countries asking them this question “Taking all things together, would you say you are: a) not at all happy b) not very happy c) quite happy or very happy. I know that you are answering the question right now in your head, but here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Year A New You Part Ii

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 14, 2008

. So often when we read our bibles or hear a Sunday school lesson or message we learn about the truths of God’s Word and we hear how to apply it but we forget or get to busy and put off the application part of the lesson. But as we begin a New Year let’

A New Year A New You Part II Story is told of a pastor who was making a call to a visitor that had visited the church and so he called and a little boy answered and the preacher said hello who is this and in a whisper he heard the voice that said Jimmy. And the preacher said well Jimmy is your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus First Place In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Jan 16, 2008

Much of the false teaching taking place in Colosse had to do with the minimizing of Jesus. Many people thought He was important but not essential. They had given Him a place in their lives, without recognizing that He demands first place. Jesus was promin

Intro: There was an article in a national news paper a few years ago that featured a denomination that wanted to radically reach those who feel alienated from church. Using market research and focus groups, this denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008

This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 18, 2008

Series on Romans

Text- Romans 3:1-9 Title- The Faithfulness of God Romans 3:1-8 1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? 2 Great in every respect. First of all, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist